3 Idiots (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2009, 3 Idiots is a comedy and drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, running about 170 minutes. “Aal Izz Well!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.
Who’s in it. 3 Idiots stars Aamir Khan as Phunsukh "Rancho" Wangdu, R. Madhavan as Farhan Qureshi, Sharman Joshi as Raju Rastogi and Kareena Kapoor Khan as Pia Sahastrabudhhe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, 3 Idiots sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $70M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 3 Idiots page.
If you liked it. Fans of 3 Idiots tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 3 Idiots (2009)?
- In US, 3 Idiots is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 3 Idiots worth watching?
- 3 Idiots holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 3 Idiots?
- 3 Idiots stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Boman Irani.
- When was 3 Idiots released?
- 3 Idiots was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.